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WORLD WAR I: FRENCH POSTER. Deposit Your Gold for France. Gold Fights for Victory. Poster depicting a large gold coin with a Gallic rooster on it crushing a German soldier. Lithograph poster by Abel Faivre, 1915, encouraging French citizens to trade their gold for paper money, as gold was needed to pay for foreign imports
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WORLD WAR I: FRENCH POSTER. Deposit Your Gold for France. Gold Fights for Victory. Poster depicting a large gold coin with a Gallic rooster on it crushing a German soldier. Lithograph poster by Abel Faivre, 1915, encouraging French citizens to trade their gold for paper money, as gold was needed to pay for foreign imports
WORLD WAR I: FRENCH POSTER.
Deposit Your Gold for France. Gold Fights for Victory. Poster depicting a large gold coin with a Gallic rooster on it crushing a German soldier. Lithograph poster by Abel Faivre, 1915, encouraging French citizens to trade their gold for paper money, as gold was needed to pay for foreign imports
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This powerful lithograph poster by Abel Faivre, created in 1915 during World War I, captures the essence of French patriotism and economic sacrifice. The image features a large gold coin adorned with a Gallic rooster, symbolizing France's strength and resilience. In a dramatic display of symbolism, the coin is shown crushing a German soldier beneath it. The message conveyed through this artwork is clear: "Deposit Your Gold for France. Gold Fights for Victory". With the war raging on, France needed financial resources to pay for essential imports from other countries. By encouraging citizens to trade their gold for paper money, the government aimed to bolster its economy and support the war effort. Faivre's skillful use of color and composition draws attention to both the majestic golden coin and the defeated German soldier lying beneath it. The uniformed soldier clutching his rifle represents Germany's aggression while highlighting France's triumph over its enemy. This poster serves as an example of wartime propaganda that effectively mobilized public sentiment towards supporting their country financially. It reflects not only historical significance but also artistic excellence in conveying complex ideas through visual imagery.
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